Gila River Cares
Gila River Resorts & Casinos is committed to uplifting the community. Volunteering and giving back is crucial to our success and we welcome any opportunity to support organizations making positive contributions to the community.
Contact:
Manny Hernandez, Public Relations Coordinator
Direct: (520) 796-7347 | [email protected]
Requests
To be considered for Gila River Cares funding please review the timing section below. Links will be provided to submit a request during the designated time frame. In the submission form please provide background on the organization including funding needs, logos, photos and letters of support.
Requirements
- Each requesting non-profit organization must be a 501(c)3.
- Requesting organizations may not have a religious, political, or racial affiliation.
- The request must benefit a group or organization; requests that benefit an individual will not be considered.
- Promotion to market to individuals under the age of 21 will not be considered.
- Third-party requests will not be considered.
Timing:
- March 1 – 31: Everi Cares. Everi Cares makes charitable giving easy! Through kiosks conveniently located on casino floors, guests can donate the change from their winning ticket vouchers to a selection of nonprofits. If you’d like your charity to be considered for the program, applications open in March. Selected charities will be notified in the spring.
- June 1 – 30: Self-Excluded Jackpots. Requests will be accepted in June of each year for an October pay-out. All Submissions must be an Arizona-based non-profit, primarily dedicated to the treatment or prevention of problem gambling or other addiction treatment services.
- July 1 -August 31: Annual Corporate Sponsorships. Proposals will be accepted for review starting July 1, through August 31, for the following fiscal year October through September.
Now Open: Annual Corporate Sponsorship Applications
Applications for Gila River Cares Annual Corporate Sponsorships will be accepted July 1–August 31, 2026, for the October 2026–September 2027 funding year. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to submit proposals that support impactful community programs, events, and initiatives.
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